The Novara with a brace from the overflowing Urso he overcomes with a clear and indisputable 2-0 Fiorenzuola in the direct clash with a view to salvation played this afternoon at the “Silvio Piola”. Three points which, however, do not allow the Piedmontese to celebrate direct salvation, bad news arrives from both Gorgonzola and Sesto San Giovanni where Pergolettese wins over Giana Erminio and is saved directly while the success of Pro Sesto does not prevent the Milanese from direct relegation. Returning to the “Piola” match, Novara, after the uncertainties revealed in the first ten minutes, took command of the operations, making themselves preferred over their opponents who appeared fragile in defense and inconsistent in attack. In order to hope to maintain the category in the playout against the Azzurri, the Emilians will have to change their register. For the record, Giacomo Gattuso has to deal with the usual emergency: Kerrigan stopped on Friday due to a new muscle problem, an absence which adds to that of the suspended Lorenzini, then the other defections of Lancini, Calcagni, Donadio and Scappini. 3-4-2-1 is therefore almost obligatory for the Italian coach who confirms Bonaccorsi, Bertoncini and Khailoti in defense to protect Minelli’s goal. Boccia and Urso on the flanks with Ranieri and Di Munno in the centre. Bentivegna and Gerardini supporting Ongaro. On the other side Luca Tabbiani confirms the 4-3-3 by inserting Rrali for Sussi on the right lane to complete a department made up of central defenders Cremonesi, Potop and Brogni. In midfield Nelli preferred to Oneto alongside Mora and Di Gesù to support the trident made up of D’Amico, Ceravolo and Bocic. As mentioned, Fiorenzuola has a better approach to the match, Gattuso’s team appears rather nervous in the early stages, losing a few too many balls. However, when Di Munno and Ranieri improve in midfield, things improve: in the 15th minute the first opportunity arrives for the Azzurri with Ongaro launched vertically: he wins the duel with Potop, enters the area and lets off his left foot which is blocked by the post. Shortly afterwards Gerardini misses the target. Novara’s pressure increases until the opening goal scored by Urso, a first-time left-footed shot that Sorzi can’t stop. Fiorenzuola’s reaction was lackluster, the Piedmontese controlled the match until the second goal scored again by Urso in the 45th minute. Novara’s number 3 repeats himself, scoring the 2-0. In the second half Tabbiani tries to change the cards on the table, he draws from the bench but the Rossoneri don’t sting, in fact Urso comes close to scoring a trio from Gerardini’s cross. The enthusiasm at the “Piola” begins to fade due to the bad news coming from the other fields, in the final Minelli saves his clean sheet following a header from Alberti. Here are the best and worst of the comparison:
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Oliver Urso (Novara): authentic protagonist of today’s success of the Piedmontese, he scores a double of excellent workmanship, showing off a very respectable left foot. He scores the seventh goal, not bad for someone like him employed as a midfielder. He goes into all the action showing extraordinary mastery. UNMARKABLE
Thomas Alberti (Fiorenzuola): the only one to survive in the Rossoneri’s collective debacle. He enters with the result heavily compromised, engaging in rustic duels with the opposing defenders. The opportunity is created to make the defeat of Tabbiani’s team less bitter. WILLING
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Nobody in Novara: despite the countless absences in addition to Khailoti’s injury in the first half, Gattuso’s team was present. He only suffers in the first ten minutes then takes command of the operations, bringing the game to his side, bringing personality and quality into play. WITH THE RIGHT TAKE
Simone Potop (Fiorenzuola): the defender is guilty of missing out on Urso during the two goals scored by Novara, but he is not the only one to fail Oggi. The Rossoneri appear at the mercy of their opponents. UNCERTAIN
